1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
